Find a divorce solicitor near you
We list 372 family law firms in 159 towns across the UK, from official registers and their own websites. Nobody has paid to appear. Type your town to see the firms near you, or choose your area.
Divorce solicitors by town
- Aberdeen 4
- Aldridge 1
- Altrincham 2
- Andover 1
- Antrim 1
- Ascot 1
- Ayr 1
- Ballymena 1
- Banbridge 1
- Bangor (North Wales) 1
- Bangor (Northern Ireland) 1
- Barnsley 2
- Barrow-in-Furness 2
- Basildon 1
- Basingstoke 1
- Beaconsfield 1
- Belfast 11
- Birchington 1
- Birmingham 5
- Bishop's Stortford 1
- Blackburn 1
- Blackpool 2
- Bolton 2
- Bournemouth 3
- Bradford 2
- Bridgend 1
- Brierley Hill 2
- Brighouse 1
- Burnham 1
- Bury 1
- Caernarfon 1
- Caerphilly 1
- Canterbury 1
- Cardiff 3
- Carlisle 1
- Caterham 1
- Chelmsford 1
- Chester 2
- Chichester 2
- Christchurch 1
- Cleckheaton 1
- Coalville 2
- Colchester 2
- Coleraine 1
- Comber 1
- Congleton 2
- Coventry 2
- Crewe 1
- Cupar 1
- Cwmbran 1
- Denbigh 1
- Derry 3
- Devizes 1
- Doncaster 2
- Downpatrick 1
- Dundee 3
- Dunfermline 1
- Dungannon 1
- Eastleigh 1
- Ebbw Vale 1
- Edinburgh 16
- Elgin 1
- Enniskillen 1
- Exeter 1
- Fareham 1
- Farnborough 1
- Farnborough, Hampshire 1
- Gerrards Cross 1
- Glasgow 6
- Grantham 1
- Grimsby 2
- Guildford 3
- Hamilton 4
- Haslemere 1
- Havant 1
- Haywards Heath 2
- Hitchin 1
- Horsham 1
- Huddersfield 1
- Inverness 2
- Kendal 2
- Kilmarnock 1
- King's Lynn 1
- Kirkcaldy 1
- Kirkwall 1
- Lancaster 1
- Leeds 3
- Leicester 3
- Lerwick 1
- Leyland 1
- Limavady 1
- Lincoln 2
- Lisburn 3
- Littlehampton 1
- Llandudno 1
- London 32
- Lurgan 1
- Lymington 2
- Lytham St Annes 1
- Maidstone 2
- Maldon 1
- Malpas 1
- Manchester 2
- Mansfield 2
- Marlborough 1
- Melksham 1
- Merthyr Tydfil 1
- Milton Keynes 1
- Newbury 1
- Newport 1
- Newport Pagnell 1
- Newry 3
- Newton Abbot 2
- Newtownards 2
- Norwich 4
- Nottingham 3
- Oakham 2
- Omagh 1
- Otley 1
- Padiham 1
- Paisley 1
- Plymouth 3
- Pontypool 1
- Portadown 3
- Portsmouth 1
- Preston 1
- Reading 2
- Reigate 1
- Romsey 1
- Rotherham 1
- Salford 1
- Salisbury 2
- Solihull 1
- Southampton 3
- Southend-on-Sea 1
- St Albans 2
- Stockport 1
- Strabane 1
- Swansea 2
- Swindon 2
- Tadley 1
- Tunbridge Wells 2
- Walsall 1
- Waltham Abbey 1
- Warrington 1
- Watford 1
- Welwyn Garden City 1
- Westcliff-on-Sea 1
- Wetherby 2
- Whitburn 1
- Wick 1
- Wigan 2
- Wilmslow 2
- Wimborne 2
- Winsford 1
- Woking 1
- Wokingham 1
- Worksop 1
- Wrexham 1
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Divorce solicitors by area
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Firms that work across England and Wales
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What does a divorce solicitor cost?
The courts publish guideline hourly rates, which judges use when deciding what legal costs are reasonable. They're a fair guide to what firms charge, and they're highest in central London. Each area page shows the band that applies there.
| Who does the work | London 2 | London 3 | National 1 | National 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years' experience | £422 | £319 | £295 | £288 |
| Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years' experience | £327 | £262 | £247 | £247 |
| Other solicitors and legal executives | £276 | £209 | £201 | £200 |
| Trainee solicitors and paralegals | £157 | £146 | £142 | £142 |
Hourly rates in England and Wales, excluding VAT. Source: Solicitors' guideline hourly rates, GOV.UK, in effect from 1 January 2026.
Published fixed fees for an uncontested divorce come to about £1,500 to £1,800, including VAT and the £628 court fee. They usually cover the divorce only, not the finances. Our guide to how much a divorce costs sets out the total by route, and the divorce cost calculator gives a rough estimate for your situation. Solicitors in Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own fees, so ask each firm for a written estimate.
How to choose a divorce solicitor
- Check the firm is regulated. In England and Wales its SRA number is on its divorcd profile, and you can look it up on the SRA register.
- Look for Resolution members. Resolution is the association of family lawyers who commit to settling disputes without unnecessary conflict, and its accredited specialists have passed an assessment in family law.
- Ask for a fixed fee or a written estimate before you agree to anything.
- Bring a list of your income, savings, debts and pensions to the first meeting, and your questions written down.
Do you need a solicitor to get divorced?
Not always. In England and Wales you can apply for a divorce online yourself, and the £628 court fee is the same whoever fills in the forms. People more often use a solicitor when there's a house, pensions or children to sort out, or when they can't agree. Our guide on whether you need a solicitor for your divorce explains when people manage without, and family mediation by area lists mediators near you.
Common questions
How do I find a divorce solicitor near me?
Type your town on this page to see the family law firms with an office there, or choose your area. We list firms from official registers and their own websites, and we don't rate or rank them. Nobody has paid to appear. If you'd rather not search, Get matched shows two or three solicitors who cover where you live, free.
How much does a divorce solicitor cost per hour?
The guideline hourly rates the courts use in England and Wales are £288 to £422 for a solicitor with over 8 years' experience and £200 to £276 for other solicitors, excluding VAT, depending on where the firm is. Many firms offer a fixed fee for an undefended divorce, so ask for a written quote.
What is a Resolution accredited specialist?
Resolution is the association of family lawyers who commit to settling disputes without unnecessary conflict. Its accredited specialists have passed an assessment in family law. 201 of the firms we list have at least one.
Can I get legal aid for a divorce?
Legal aid for family cases is limited and means-tested. It is mainly available where there is evidence of domestic abuse or a risk to a child, and for mediation. Check on GOV.UK whether you could get it.
How do I check a solicitor is genuine?
In England and Wales, look the firm up on the SRA register. Its SRA number is on its divorcd profile. In Scotland, search the Law Society of Scotland, and in Northern Ireland the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
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